Naked and Famous
A modern equal-parts classic created by Joaquin Simo at Death & Co in New York. Mezcal, yellow Chartreuse, Aperol, and lime come together in a smoky, bittersweet cocktail that became an instant legend.
Ingredients
- 0.8 oz Yellow Chartreuse
- 0.8 oz Mezcal (joven)
- 0.8 oz Aperol
- 0.8 oz Fresh lime juice
- lime wheel (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with smoky barbecue, charred fish tacos, or duck confit to balance mezcal's earthiness with Chartreuse's spice and Aperol's bitter complexity. This drink demands bold, rustic flavors with depth.
Instructions
Combine yellow Chartreuse, mezcal, Aperol, and fresh lime juice in a cocktail shaker
Fill shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds
Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass
Place a lime wheel on the rim of the glass
Serve immediately while ice cold
Tips
Use a lighter, more citrusy mezcal like Del Maguey Vida rather than a heavy, smoky one — you want balance, not a campfire Yellow Chartreuse is milder and sweeter than green, which is essential to this recipe — do not substitute green Chartreuse This is a Last Word variation at its core, making it an excellent gateway into the equal-parts cocktail family